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The general issue 1 dollar coin was first minted during December 1993. It is composed of a brass alloy. The coin weighs 4.96 grams, has a diameter of 22.6 millimeters, and has a thickness of 1.9 millimeters. On the obverse is the coat of arms of Namibia with the year of minting and state title (REPUBLIC OF NAMIBIA). Shown on the reverse is a Bateleur eagle and the value. The edge is reeded.[1][2]

During 1995, Namibia introduced its first commemorative coins on occasion of five years of Namibian independence. Along with these was a 1 dollar coin which was composed of cupronickel and had a diameter of 37 millimeters. Displayed on the obverse was the coat of arms of Namibia with the year of minting and state title. Shown on the reverse was a colorized desert landscape along with the value and an inscription reading, "5TH YEAR OF INDEPENDENCE".[3]

In 1995, a second commemorative coin was issued on occasion of Miss UniverseNamibia. Like the coin commemorating 5 years of Namibian independence, this commemorative coin was also composed of cupronickel and had a diameter of 37 millimeters. Displayed on the obverse was the coat of arms of Namibia with the year of minting and state title. Shown on the reverse is a colorized gemsbok with the text "MISS UNIVERSE NAMIBIA" and value.[4]

During 1998, Namibia issued its third 1 dollar commemorative coin, which was issued in commemoration of Marine Life Protection. It was composed of cupronickel and had a diameter of 37 millimeters. Displayed on the obverse was the coat of arms of Namibia with the year of minting and state title. Shown on the reverse was a colorized whale and calf with the value and an inscription reading, "MARINE LIFE PROTECTION". Only 7,500 pieces were minted.[5]